DATEBASE

DATEBASE

When I installed ACT six months ago, I merged two different databases, database "A" & database "B" to create a new database "C". I've realized I do not want the merged database "C" anymore. I want to go back to just database "A" but be able to save and add to "A" all of the new contacts added in the last 6 months to "C". Is there a way I can do this?

Re: DATEBASE

I really only need to export the new contacts added as of the date the two databases were merged. I have the original, un-merged databases and would simply add back in the 'new contacts' to the unmerged database...can I do that?

Re: DATEBASE

While in database 'C', you can do a Lookup using the field 'Create Date' and criteria of 'On or After' to list all contacts created after the original import date. Once that Lookup is done, you can then use the File > Export function to either database A or B while selecting the 'Current Lookup' option.

For a more visual confirmation, you can add the 'Create Date' field to the Contact List view by using the View > Customize Columns function.

I recommend that you make backups of your databases (A & B) before exporting into them, just in case the results are not as expected. The backup function is located in File > Backup > Database.